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MA H2909

Relative to air monitoring stations


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require air monitoring stations within a one-mile radius of working natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill requires the installation of at least one air monitoring station within a one-mile radius of any working natural gas compressor station. The purpose of these stations is to collect data and verify compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The construction and maintenance of the air monitoring stations will be funded through the building permit paid by the operating energy corporation to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP will also staff personnel to collect data on a weekly basis, varying between morning and evening collection times.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H4008 (on 07/30/2019)

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